Itching to hit the open road in your RV?
Well, look no further.
Whether you want to see a historic Northern Lights show this winter or you're planning for a big summer trip to the mountains, this list is sure to fulfill your traveling needs.
From the beaches to the desert, there is no shortage of terrain to explore, and several of these RV resorts are situated in the center of some of the most beautiful and historic sites in the U.S.
Here's a look at the 10 best RV resorts across America.
Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina (Newport Beach, Calif.)
For those of you who love the beach life, Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina would be a good place to camp.
Located at the entrance of Back Bay Nature Preserve, the 110-acre spread offers a waterpark complete with sailboats, kayaks, motorboats and pedal boats. Your family can also play volleyball, enjoy movies on the beach, compete in cardboard boat regattas and hang out at the campfire.
Don't forget to eat at Back Bay Bistro, located on the tranquil bay, or hang out at the Village Square, complete with golf carts and surreys.
Shady Dell (Bisbee, Ariz.)
Don't let the name fool you: There's nothing shady about this place.
The Shady Dell in Bisbee, Ariz., is a 1950's-themed RV park featuring unique trailers travelers can hop into for a taste of the past.
There are no RV hook-ups at the site; rather, it's an experience in itself to drive over there and camp in Shady Dell's accommodations.
From the 1947 Tiki Bus to the 1951 Royal Mansion trailers, there's a little bit for everybody here.
The Royal Mansion is 33 feet long, complete with a leopard carpet, a full size bed, a breakfast booth, vintage martini glasses and a phonograph with a collection of 78 rpm records.
Yosemite Pines RV Park (Groveland, Calif.)
What better place to RV than Yosemite National Park?
The nearby Yosemite Pines RV Resort & Family Lodging is a great place to camp out by one of the nation's most beautiful national parks.
Not only do you get to hike, bike and explore the plentiful trails in the area, this resort also features an on-site gold mine, an alpaca petting farm, a swimming pool and a barbecue and picnic area.
The cheap prices and savings cinch the deal.
Lake George RV Park (Lake George, N.Y.)
A great location for family, the warm and friendly Lake George RV Park in New York is an 150-acre spread that includes a playhouse with live entertainment, a private pond for fishing, swimming pools and bike trails, basketball and tennis courts, a softball field and a fitness center.
Nearby attractions include a golf course, a water slide park, steamboat cruises, a performing arts center and an amusement park.
Add plenty of room for families of six and package deals and you have yourself a winner of multiple national awards.
Ocean Lakes Family Campground (Myrtle Beach, S.C.)
Winner of numerous awards throughout the years, the RV park at Ocean Lakes Family Campground in South Carolina has become a well-known destination for travelers.
The sites are massive, with accommodations for even the largest trailers out there. The grounds feature a harbor, a camptown center, a nature center, a church and playgrounds.
And services include bicycle rentals and RV and golf cart sales.
Heck, there are even numerous special events that go on, from "Bluegrass Weekend" to the daring "Polar Bear Plunge" that tests guests' willpower in the frigid waters below.
River's Edge RV Park (Fairbanks, Alaska)
Don't know if you've heard, but the best Northern Lights show in a decade is expected this winter.
Fortunately for RV travelers, one of the best RV resorts in the nation is located in Fairbanks, a prime spot for Northern Lights sightings.
River's Edge Resort and RV Park not only offers great views of the natural phenomenon, it features plenty of hook-ups and an on-site grill.
Also, with the resort's extensive city tours, you are guided through old gold mines, the Chena River via riverboat, and the Arctic Circle landscape (a perfect tour for Northern Lights sightings).
Zion River Resort (Virgin, Utah)
A great spot for hikers, Zion River Resort is a hop, skip and a jump from Zion National Park.
It is also a great base camp for day trips to Bryce Canyon National Park, the Grand Canyon or Cedar Breaks National Monument, while there are nearby museums and galleries for the artsy.
As far as the resort itself, it offers plenty of hook-ups, as well as activities such as cookouts, Wii tournaments and even geocaching (treasure hunting with GPS).
And don't forget to check out Grafton Ghost Town nearby, one of the most photographed ghost towns in the West which was featured in "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid."
Horse Thief Campground & RV Resort (Hill City, S.D.)
Family-owned and operated, Horse Thief Campground & RV Resort has become a popular destination for families.
Located in the Black Hills of South Dakota, it's hard not to love this place, whether you are a hiker, a fisherman, a mountain climber, a horseback rider or a photographer.
Featuring large camping sites, a heated swimming pool and basketball and horseshoe areas, you aren't going to run out of things to do there, whether you are camping out or exploring the wilderness.
Durango RV Resort (Red Bluff, Calif.)
A wildly popular RV resort in Northern California, the Red Bluff-based Durango RV Resort has certainly made a name for itself.
Featuring large pull-through sites and "super spaces" with extra outdoor landscaped areas, this RV destination has plenty of space for you.
It also has plenty for you to do.
In addition to pet facilities, two clubhouses, a lap pool and spa, a vehicle wash area, a showcase area and a fire pit, it also sports athletic facilities including a bocce ball court, a basketball hoop and a putting green.
And with places like Lassen Volcanic National Park nearby, you can enjoy great hiking and fishing in the area.
Boyd's Key West Campground (Key West, Fla.)
Boyd's Key West Campground certainly has an ideal location in Key West, Fla.
But there is much more for the RV traveler at this popular site.
Not only are full hook-up areas available, the campground also comes complete with a boat ramp, a heated swimming pool, a game room, a Tiki Hut with a big screen TV, bath houses and a picnic pavilion.
Activities on site include crafting, yoga, potlucks, live music, pool parties, fashion shows, luncheons, cookouts, movie nights, cruises and even line dancing.
Of course, for those of you planning on going for New Year's Eve, there are plenty of celebrations to keep you busy.
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